High winds expected to continue through Tuesday on Treasure Coast

Expect a lot of wind this evening, which brings dangerous conditions to beaches and area waterways.

High surf, beach erosion and dangerous rip currents can be expected along the coast.

The National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory in effect until 4 p.m. Wednesday. Waves are expected to reach 4 to 6 feet that will lead to rough surf with a high risk of dangerous rip currents.

Strong winds, combined with higher than normal tides due to the new moon will cause the surf to run up to the dunes.

Previously, the National Weather Service had issued a lake wind advisory in effect until 7 a.m. Tuesday and a wind advisory in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday.

The winds will create rough conditions on inland lakes and on the Indian River Lagoon. Small boats will be especially prone to capsizing.

The Weather Service warned the long duration of the pounding surf over repeated high tides will cause erosion to vulnerable dunes and beaches that have already experienced erosion over the past several weeks, including the Bathtub Reef Beach area in Martin County.

Atlantic-Caribbean Sea: A broad and weak area of low pressure over the central Caribbean Sea is being monitored by the National Hurricane Center. The low has a 10 percent chance of becoming a tropical cyclone over the next five days. Heavy rainfall is possible over portions of Hispaniola, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands during the next day or two.

Pacific: Tropical Depression Sonia is located about 20 miles southeast of Culican, Mexico. It is moving north-northeast at 9 mph. Maximum sustained winds are 35 mph.